In this working women series episode, we're talking to Briana Johnson, a self-described professional plate spinner and life juggler who is also the host of the LifeBeats Project podcast. We're talking about how she handles being a working mother of 5 and podcaster, how she fits it all in, the changes she had to make as a result of her husband's diagnosis, and how she continues to stay positive when she encounters challenges.

Do you give yourself permission to slow down or do you just try to keep going no matter what? It's important to know when to slow down, but how do we know when it's time? What if you feel like you can't slow down? We're talking about these topics and how we can all slow down without feeling guilty. We all need to feel less stressed and overwhelmed, which we can accomplish by giving ourselves permission to let go and take some down time.

Do you suffer from information overload? If you consume lots of information without acting, this episode is for you. We are talking about the times in our lives where we just keep consuming and never act on things and how you can get past that. We give some ideas on how to get yourself going again, including thinking about your purpose, why a book club could help, and the power of reflecting on why you aren't taking any steps forward.

In this episode, we're talking to Kate Dreyer, a public relations professional with a passion for home decorating and interior styling, and the founder of Kate Decorates. She gives us insight into what prompted her to start her blog and how she finds the time to work on it while having a corporate career. We also talk about how to get started in decorating your home if you feel overwhelmed and how to work with a partner who has different tastes than you. Finally, Kate shares why having a side hustle benefits her corporate job and other areas of her life vs. detracting from them

Do you think having a work/life balance is possible? In this episode, we're talking about the concept of work/life balance and why we don't think it's something we should be striving for. We also talk about the steps you may need to take to feel better about your schedule and why it's up to you to be proactive in designing your days in alignment with what's important to you.

Would you consider quitting social media? In this episode, we're chatting with Cal Newport, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University and author of Deep Work, about why we should look closer at the role social media and new technology plays in our lives. We discuss when social media may be useful and how to know if using it has become a problem for you. In addition, we also dig into why it's important to make space for deep work or concentration and how to do that in the age of distraction (via email or IM) in the modern workplace.

It is the one year anniversary of the podcast!!! In this episode, we're chatting about why we started the podcast, giving you some behind the scenes views into how we put it together, and how we feel about various aspects of the process. We also talk about the top episodes, those episodes that surprised us, and what we've learned from the show.

How has the first three months of 2017 gone for you? In this episode, we're reflecting on the first quarter of the year. We share how we felt overall, the highlights and challenges, and what made these months hard for us both. We also chat about where we are with our goals for 2017 and what you can do if you haven't even written down goals yet.

Are you thinking about spring cleaning? If so, we've got lots of practical tips from Joni and Kitt of Practically Perfect. We chat about why organizing your home is not one size fits all, the first area you should organize in your home, and some ideas for handling all the paperwork that inevitably arrives. We also get into how to get your family on board - even your husband or partner! These ladies gave some actionable small steps that will help you get started immediately.

In this episode, we're talking to Dani DiPirro, an author, blogger, and designer. She's also the founder of PositivelyPresent.com. We're chatting with Dani about self-love, tips in personalizing self-love for yourself, and how to live a positive life when that isn't your default setting.